SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MARAVILLAS RESTAURANT.

YOUR CALL. 69/100

5506 S LAKE PARK AVE · WOODLAWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 2, 2026 · passed

16 of 23 inspections passed, 4 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 13 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
23
16 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
109
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Aug 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 2
2026
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE COOLER AND FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

FEB 3
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND IN DINING AREA UNDER SEATING BOOTHS.

NOV 25
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMLOYEES.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES AND BULK CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR KITCHEN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2587663 DATED JANUARY 5, 2024 NOT CORRECTED. IT IS AS FOLLOWS... 58. NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED FOR ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 5
2024
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM THE BACKFLOW DEVICE ABOVE THE UTILITY SINK IN THE UTILITY CLOSET WHEN WATER IS RUNNING IN THE SINK; INSTUCTED TO HAVE LEAK AT BACKFLOW DEVICE REPAIRED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE FLOOR TILE IN THE REAR AREA OF THE DINING ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL WHERE NEEDED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED FOR ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JAN 17
2023
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WHEN USING SPONGES, THEY MUST BE CHANGED FREQUENTLY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE THEY MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NEW CUTTING NOARD NEEDED IN FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FAUCET IN MENS ROOM COLD WATER HANDLE LOOSE, IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE IN NEED OF RENEWING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON SITE IN NEED OF RENEWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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AUG 9
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE 3-DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 21
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN IN UTILITY CLOSET CLOGGED WITH DEBRIS; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM DRAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS OF KITCHEN AND BEHIND BAR.

JAN 13
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMLOYEES.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET HANDLES ON HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 25
2019
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND AT KITCHEN PREP AREA OF DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS.

DEC 18
2018
FAILED
18 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NOCONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SALSA COOLER.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTING BOARD AT TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR VEGETABLE COOLER & 3- DOOR IN REAR AREA.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION P.P.M.'S AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND DAMAGED WALL IN SAME AREA.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 17
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

FOUND SOME REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS; PROVIDE THERMOMETERS WHERE NEEDED INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.

MAY 23
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA AND UNDER STORAGE RACKS.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR COLD WATER FACUET HANDLE IN THE MENS WASHROOM.

FEB 25
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT#1385960 2/17/15 #18 STILL NOT CORRECTED.STILL FINDING FRONT AND HANDICAP DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED.MAINTENANCE ON SITE AT THIS TIME INSTALLING DOOR SWEEPS.SMALL FLY ACTIVITY HAS BEEN MINIMIZED.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION #14.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL DESSERTS IN COOLER FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WOOD SHELVING UNIT OF PREP TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR CLOSURE BROKEN ON DRY FOOD STORAGE DOOR.TORN BOOTH SEATS,WORN CUTTING BOARD.MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND NOT GROCERY STORE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROGHOUT.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA/BAR AREA.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINS AT HAND SINKS IN BAR AND SERVING LINE AREAS

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL PREP COOLERS

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 17
2015
FAILED
14 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE OF SEVERAL COOLERS SUCH AS BEEF 45.6F,CHICKEN 45.5F,PORK 47.4F- 67.6F,GROUND BEEF 53.9F,CHICKEN TAMALES 45.4F,BEANS 62.6F.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.55LBS.$100.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS AND FLYING AROUND DINING ,PREP,DRY FOOD ,BAR AREAS.ALSO FRONT AND HANDICAPPED DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/17/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

SERIOUSFacility Condition
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN NOT DRAINING PROPERLY WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK IT OVERFLOWS AND POOLS ALL OVER FLOOR AND FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL AND DATE FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL DESSERTS IN COOLER FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WOOD SHELVING UNIT OF PREP TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR CLOSURE BROKEN ON DRY FOOD STORAGE DOOR.TORN BOOTH SEATS,WORN CUTTING BOARD.MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND NOT GROCERY STORE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROGHOUT.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA/BAR AREA.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINS AT HAND SINKS IN BAR AND SERVING LINE AREAS.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL PREP COOLERS.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 22
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE KITCHEN FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DRY MOP.

JUN 10
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, BAR GUN HOLDER, CUTTING BOARDS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ABOVE ITEMS. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF 7UP COOLER REAR STORAGE AREA.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED WALL IN COOLER STORAGE AREA INPOOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND RESEAL ABOVE WALL.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

DID NOT FIND A THERMOMETER IN THE FRONT TWO COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MAY 13
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST DISCARD BROKEN OR CRACKED MULTI USE ITEMS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE THE CRACKED LID AT THE TOILET BOWL IN THE MENS WASHROOM.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN SHELVING RACKS IN KITCHEN.

AUG 16
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM THE FLOORS AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OPEN SITE DRAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA.

AUG 9
2012
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE PILED UP ON INTERIOR OF WASTE RECEPTACLES PREVENTING THE PROPER CLOSURE OF THE LIDS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GARBAGE AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM THE FLOORS AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OPEN SITE DRAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA.

APR 12
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE MILK CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN REAR PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN SEPARATE SANITARY CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT. STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

JAN 31
2012
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE MILK CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN REAR PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, MICROWAVE, HOLDING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND UTILITY CLOSET AREAS.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS NEAR KITCHEN ENTRANCE. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN SEPARATE SANITARY CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT. STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

JAN 24
2012
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WASHING HANDS IN 3-COMP SINK WITH NO SOAP AND WIPING HANDS ON DIRTY APRON. FOOD HANDLERS SWEEPING FLOOR, HANDLING DIRTY UTENSILS AND PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASKS. OBSERVED KNIVES AND UTENSILS INSIDE EXPOSED SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. EXPOSED HAND SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. HAND WASHING IN 3-COMP SINK IS PROHIBITED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. NO HOT WATER AT SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT WASHBOWL FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE MILK CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN REAR PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, MICROWAVE, HOLDING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND UTILITY CLOSET AREAS.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS NEAR KITCHEN ENTRANCE. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN SEPARATE SANITARY CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT. STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

AUG 16
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. (MUST STORE INVERTED).

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS.

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